Associate (Quantity Surveyor)

RP Infrastructure Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Professional Development Plan

Senior mentor

Job summary

RP Infrastructure is seeking an Associate to deliver Quantity Surveying services within our Adelaide team. You will handle pre‑contract and post‑contract work on projects from $5m to $50m, owning scopes, estimates and cost control while guiding junior staff and fostering client relationships.

The role offers Associate‑level ownership with a focus on delivering accurate costs, advising on procurement and design decisions, and supporting proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pre‑contract and post‑contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Strong technical capability across measurement and cost management.
• Ability to lead client meetings and manage commercial discussions.
• Building construction cost drivers and contractual processes understanding.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of QS commissions, agreeing scopes and timeframes with clients.
• Delivering cost estimates, cost plans and tender assessments.
• Advising clients on cost implications of design decisions and procurement options.
• Delivering construction-stage cost management including progress claims and variations.
• Supporting proposals and identifying opportunities for future work by nurturing client relationships.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Tender assessment

Construction-stage cost management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Construction Economics degree

Job description

26th October, 2026

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across Australia.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Project Management, Advisory, Quantity Surveying and Project Controls services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia’s most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Health, Education, Aviation, Commercial, Civic & Culture, Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Defence, Water, Industrial, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we’re dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We’re looking for an Associate to take a hands‑on role in delivering Quantity Surveying services within our small Adelaide team. You’ll deliver pre‑contract and post‑contract services on building projects ranging from $5m to $50m.

The focus of this role is to service clients and deliver upon their project requirements, but you'll also have an opportunity to nurture client relationships and guide junior staff to assist in winning repeat work.

• Taking ownership of QS commissions, agreeing scopes, deliverables and timeframes with clients and coordinating delivery.
• Delivering cost estimates, cost plans, measurements and tender assessments.
• Advising clients on the cost implications of design decisions, procurement options and project risks.
• Delivering construction-stage cost management, including progress claim assessments, variation assessments, cost reporting and final cost forecasting.
• Supporting proposals and identifying opportunities for future work, by improving existing client relationships.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you’ll need demonstrated experience delivering pre‑contract and post‑contract Quantity Surveying services on building projects.

You may already be an Associate or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into broader responsibility. Crucially, you’ll enjoy undertaking the detailed QS work yourself and remaining directly involved in project delivery.

You’ll also need:

• Strong technical capability across measurement, estimating, cost planning, tender assessment and construction-stage cost management.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing progress claim assessments, variations, cost forecasts and final accounts.
• The judgement to assess incomplete or conflicting information, explain assumptions and provide well-supported recommendations.
• A thorough understanding of building construction, cost drivers and the contractual processes relevant to your advice.
• The confidence to lead client meetings, communicate complex cost issues and manage challenging commercial discussions.
• A commitment to maintaining client relationships and supporting repeat work through the quality of your service.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.

What’s In It For You

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants Associate‑level ownership and influence while staying closely connected to projects, clients and technical delivery.

As an Associate at RPI, you’ll also receive:

• The opportunity to take ownership of client commissions and contribute to the capability of our Adelaide QS team.
• Access to projects across multiple sectors, supported by the expertise of the wider RPI business.
• Support from our experienced leadership team as you develop your technical, client and team leadership capabilities.
• A hybrid working environment, with high levels of autonomy and flexibility.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities, including a tailored Professional Development Plan and a senior mentor.
• A supportive management team that cares about you and prioritises staff development.
• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our Health & Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion committees.

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.